I found my favorite light compound/polish! OTC too

[tom p.]

Originally Posted by rydawg

They all have holes. See if it has a felt like back. Some do and some don't.
Maybe a store will trade or buy a nut

All is not lost! I have a 2nd direct drive polisher that can accommodate that type of mounting. I guess we've grown too accustomed to the soft flex hook 'n' loop backing plates.

Am I using the PC cable for the #1500 polish?

Thx.

[superchargedg]

Originally Posted by rydawg

Somewhat..depends on which menzerna product. Presta barely dust, but work it in till it begins to dissapear. Should leave a clean bright surface with no lubricating oils at all.

thanks for the answer,i was using ip and fp11.i cant wait till this stuff gets here and try it since i screwed up and introduced more swirls this winter.so do you think it takes less time to clear up minor swirls with the presta lite then with ip,and would fp11 be good after presta lite or not needed.

thanks.

[wannafbody]

Originally Posted by tom p.

Yeah, baby!! That's what these are - - I've got a couple...one is new. Problem is, they require a center hold-down. I am not sure if I can use it with the Makita. I may need to poke around and see if these things exist for hook 'n' loop mounting.

Thanks again!


Schlegel 875-C 7-Inch Wool Bonnet

The Schlegel pads are made by EDGE.

[rydawg]

Originally Posted by superchargedg

thanks for the answer,i was using ip and fp11.i cant wait till this stuff gets here and try it since i screwed up and introduced more swirls this winter.so do you think it takes less time to clear up minor swirls with the presta lite then with ip,and would fp11 be good after presta lite or not needed.

thanks.

you can use fpII after and would look excellent

[rydawg]

Originally Posted by wannafbody

The Schlegel pads are made by EDGE.

Yes they are. Very good pads and I have been using them for 10 years now.

I also have been using the presta pads which is the edge 2000 and they work very nice. The 8'' foams work awesome with the hitachi and run very smooth and balanced.

Schlegal pads are great though!

[rydawg]

actually you could be right about that Al cause I was just thinking about that. I was down at don kennetts the other day in lowell and I noticed the name edge on the schlegal pad and I thought that was kinda wierd, but I did not look into it. It was just a glance at them.

I just realized after I thought of how long I have been using them for and it might be even longer than 10 years and maybe more like 15. Edge has not been out that long,atleast I do not think so

[rydawg]

Is it snowing where you are Al?

There is like 3 inches here now. This weather is wierd. one day it's 70 and the next day is 30 and snow.

[AL-53]

yes it is snowing....I went to edit my post and deleted it..but the Schlegal are made buy them

Schlegel Corporation Special Product Division

Schlegel Corporation Special Products Division is the largest supplier of Reinforcement Products to automotive and industrial manufacturer's worldwide, the leading manufacturer of Buffing Pad Products for automotive aftermarket collision repair, and main supplier of Skirting Products for the building and construction industries.

I was using thier wool pads in shop in school in the 60's....thier foam ones came out in the late 70's.....

they are called edge for the design...beveled edge...

I remember Don Kennet in Lowell haveing those pads in the 80's...I was buying paint for my Mach1 ..Coal Tar Black Imron..boy those were the days....the Father ran the store then...he was great....he use to fix DA's ..do the bearings and vanes....

AL

[rydawg]

Body Shop Equipment Schlegal Edge Medium Cut Compounding Foam Pad

Bingo! thanks for that info AL.

[AL-53]

what I see is Edge calls thier pad the classic...schlegal calls thier pad the edge from design...

little more info...

When the original Edge™ pad burst onto the market in 1994, every
existing foam buffing pad in the world became obsolete. The Edge
quickly won popularity for its convenience, durability and economy.


I used shclegals before 1994 ...the foams also....

AL

[rydawg]

same here.haha

I know the edge classic is the edges first system. the edge 2000 is the new locking spindle with the 2 sided locking pad. I am sure you know that anyway. I recently just started using the Edge2000 and they are ok.

I am gonna order some more shclegal pads cause they work flawless and glide very nice.

[Ubetit]

A local place in town carries all the Presta stuff. A few days ago I bought 5 wool and 5 foam labeled Presta pads (licensed from Edge 2000) . They have all the Presta polishes too.